Hi! Welcome to my attempt at balancing motherhood, postpartum, marriage, work, and myself. Spoiler: it’s barely balanced.
@barelybalanced__
About me:
Before motherhood, I thought I had balance figured out. Then I had my beautiful baby boy — and suddenly, balance feels like a myth (well… maybe). That’s why I’m here: to share what it looks like to barely balance motherhood, postpartum, marriage, and career.
We’re told women can (and should) “do it all,” but no one really shows us how. I’m starting to believe that perfect balance doesn’t exist — and maybe that’s okay.
I hope my journey resonates with you, makes you feel seen, or at least brings a smile. Welcome to Barely Balanced!
Recent Post
Down below you will find all of my recent blog post! If there is any content you would like to read more about please leave a recommendation at the bottom. Enjoy!
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The longest 14 hours: My Labor & Delivery Story (Part One)
Okay, this is just a trigger warning and a heads up that there will be talks about medical trauma, hospitals, and NICU in this labor and delivery stories. I didn’t know it, but this day would change me more than I ever knew… Let’s take it back 4 ½ months ago: I was exactly 37 weeks pregnant.…
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8 postpartum essentials I couldn’t live without 💛
Let’s talk aftercare… postpartum edition Here’s the thing with postpartum: whether you’ve just had a C-section or a vaginal delivery, you’re going to bleed, possibly feel sore and fatigued. (Because of course nature couldn’t let us catch a break… just kidding… maybe. 😅) But seriously — that bleeding is your uterus contracting back to its…
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Postpartum Unfiltered: The next 48 hours
Okay, this is just a trigger warning and a heads up that there will be talks about medical trauma, hospitals, and NICU in these postpartum diaries. Also, they may sound mostly like I am being a negative Nancy, and that is because I can be for what I experienced (don’t worry, I will throw in some good…
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